Tag: #InfoSec
Microsoft has issued a high-severity warning to Windows users: malicious apps circulating across deceptive websites are actively deploying VenomRAT, StormKitty, and SilentTrinity malware. These apps, often disguised as legitimate tools or utilities, are designed to compromise user systems at multiple levels—harvesting credentials, stealing cryptocurrency wallets, and embedding remote access frameworks for long-term control. This isn’t […]
In a deeply concerning case of prolonged cyberespionage, the Chinese state-linked hacking group Weaver Ant (a subgroup of the larger APT41) was discovered to have infiltrated a telecom provider’s internal network for more than four years, from 2019 to mid-2023. The hackers deployed custom malware, including xDealer and LionsBot, targeting both Windows and Linux environments […]
A new kind of Hyper-V ransomware attack is raising alarms across the cybersecurity landscape. RedCurl, a corporate cyber-espionage group known for stealthy attacks since 2018, has pivoted to deploying custom ransomware called QWCrypt. Unlike common ransomware campaigns focused solely on ransom payments, RedCurl’s approach fuses espionage and extortion—targeting Hyper-V environments that form the backbone of […]